Manager, Estimating and Pricing (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Collins Aerospace is offering an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Estimating and Pricing to join our growing and dynamic Mission Systems Pricing and Cost Estimating team. As a Pricing Analyst, you will play a key role in developing innovative proposals for both the Navy and Air Force, helping shape the future of defense technology within our Ejection & Propulsion portfolio. In this position, you'll lead the development of complex financial summaries, providing senior management with essential insights for strategic business decisions. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams, promoting collaboration, innovation, and effective decision-making. Your expertise in cost burdening and fee application will ensure accuracy in the buildup of proposal cost/price, while setting the foundation for successful fact-findings and negotiations. You'll lead the proposal team in identifying and quantifying risks and opportunities and guide them through internal and external audits with confidence. Your attention to detail will be vital in ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, establishing a culture of excellence within the organization. 

 

This role will be performed Onsite and can be worked at one of the following Collins Aerospace locations: 

• Cedar Rapids, IA 

• Fairfield, CA 

• Colorado Springs, CO 

 

 What You Will Do 

• Compiles cost, schedule, and technical elements in the development of very complex proposals in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for submission in response to request for proposal (RFP) 

• Thoroughly understands cost burdening and fee application to accurately build up proposal cost/price 

• Prepares complex financial summaries, performs detailed analysis, and breaks down complex information into key takeaways allowing Senior Management to make informed business decisions 

• Partners with contracts and is capable of leading customer fact-finding, negotiations, and DCAA/DCMA audits 

• Collaborates with leadership and various functional teams to gather information, share insights, and facilitate informed decision-making 

• Assesses the financial implications of pricing strategies and ensures accuracy and integrity of current cost and pricing data 

• Leads the proposal team in identifying, assessing, and quantifying proposal risks and/or opportunities 

• Participates in internal/external audits with limited supervision 

• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures and FAR/DFARS requirements 

• Ability to travel domestic less than 10% 

 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience 

 

Qualifications We Prefer 

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